Second Meeting

The chiefs turned to Gu Dong incredulously. They all wondered how a case involving someone else can't be resolved when the victim already put an end to it.

"It is matter of dignity and honor. The chiefs honor have been constantly trampled on by this little girl!"

Gu Dong being smart and shrew had noticed the momentary lapse in the hypnotism earlier when the little maid had insulted Ify. It was so faint he didn't think Winter noticed but still kept his guard on. The girl has given him numerous surprise and he isn't willing to take any risk.

The lapse was ultimately closed by Winter, but she didn't think that this is a weak spot he can easily take advantage of.

In the end, the shrew and arrogant chiefs can't let go of these traits for anything. His heart suddenly felt light and he continued to speak passionately.

"Her maid disrespected us severely and didnt show any sign of remorse"

"Our power has declined to that extent and you.." you have been blinded by beauty, Gu Dong swallowed the remaining words and looked down on the chiefs. If they even have one tenth of common sense they should find solid reason in his words.

"If this disrespect continues what face would we have left?!"

"Answer me?"

Gu Dong has always being a passionate speaker able to hit the correct points in the hearts of the crowd.

The chiefs bowed their head and blushed with embarrassment.

The words git their hearts and the momentary lapse resurfaced, the expression on their faces slowly shook, their infatuated look cracked and the focus on the eyes is regained a little.

Winter saw the smug expression on Gu Dong and shrugged indifferently, she didn't really care what happens to the hypnotism. She had built her hypnotism ok their deepest thoughts about her. She didn't really have the energy to create another impression and went with what they already have in their mind. She didn't know they were all having lustful thoughts towards her. Although disgusted she went with it.

Her eyes flickered and a thought passed through her mind, her parting gift for Prince must be huge.

"Miss!" The little maid nervously tugged at her cloth. She didn't want all the miss efforts to go in vain.

That's right!

The miss successfully seduced her and has won her over to her side.

But she will still prove stubborn so she wouldn't seem like an easy target.

Seeing the maid conflicted face, Winter softened and continued with her hypnotism.

She had already gotten what she wanted.

"You talk about dignity and honor but what about mine?" Winter asked softly almost like a whisper.

The voice felt like a feather used to stir their hearts. It felt itchy and sweet. It tug at their hearts uncomfortably hearing the almost sorrowful voice.

The chiefs looked down on the little maid but the position if Winter is high in their heart. She will be the fiancee of the crown in a few hours. She will be a married noble with an energy seal, her position will naturally increase then.

The little maid status will also rise with hers, becoming the head maid, once the crown prince becomes king she will be the queen's personal maid making her the head maid according to the rules. Then they will have to coax her to see Winter.

So it isn't a big deal to disrespect them now right?

If Winter knee their thoughts she would seriously denied she is the one that created that effect?

They are all just frivolous old men with horrible character.

"You old people disrespected me so much because of your power right?" Winter cleverly hinted at her status back at home.

This sentence hit the right spot immediately.

The chiefs hurriedly changed their expression. That's right, she is not only gentle and obedient but also one with a huge status.

She is the best marriage candidate for anyone.

Winter's eyes turned icy and quickly melted seeing the little maid relieved expression.

Winter patted her head.

Little maid shook off her hand. She has decided no more following the crown prince he is no fun, she is more willing to follow miss, she is more pleasing to the eye.

"Gu this case is already withdrawn by me the victim, why are you still maliciously insisting on it?!"

Ian scream his face fat jiggling awkwardly.

"You are intentionally making it difficult for Miss Powers!"

"I knew I was right about him fighting for his daughter!"

"Give up!"

Loud voices echoed as if to overwhelm Gu Dong in their voices. Their chest puffed up, they are also chiefs and shouldn't be lower to Gu Dong this is directly challenging their authority.

Some chiefs didn't speak, they were the ones that had sobered from their intoxicated state and can now think independently. The things doesn't seem to align, they felt like they are been manipulated to one direction and it isn't favorable to them.

The high chiefs that usually listen and fawn over Gu Dong are now yelling at him each trying to one up the other on insults.

The sobered chiefs decided to just be observers. They are the group of lower chiefs and doesn't have much say among the big weights. At most this might just be one of the usual power struggle among them. It's better not to get caught between the crossfire.

Winter didn't really care about the lower chiefs and didn't put much energy in them, infact she really needed them like this as they are only good for one purpose. This lower chiefs can't be put in much danger so it's better for them like this. Luckily they were enough not to interrupt.

Gi Dong in the other hand is exasperated, he didn't notice before but now he knew he had underestimated the foolishness og the chiefs. The lower chiefs seems much better. He thought he could successfully persuade them to sense by reigniting their pride and now they successfully slapped his face hard with reality.

This is the true thoughts of the chiefs and the girl effectively exploited them. She didn't really do anything all day, just lay another ground to their thoughts. It really isn't hypnotism but something much fragile.

That really frustrate him since he can't break through it and they didn't make any attempt to.

It remind d him of where they are all lacking and the realization of a little girl reminding him if that maid the pain even worse.

A greater fear engulfed him. If she can easily exploit this then she can..

Beneath the kingdom calm and constant power struggle is an undercurrent so deep and murky it can overturn the whole kingdom and reduce it to ashes. Everything in the kingdom is just a rock held by a string, very delicate. Everyone goes along with it to avoid the splash the rock falling will cause. The kingdom folks hated Winter because she is weak and not of equal status. The chiefs hated her because of the status she left back at home capable of empowering the crown prince further.

Now she shows she is much stronger than that and she showed one of strength when she easily hypnotize them now. What about when she becomes crown princess she will directly show all her strengths.

One shouldn't forget she is from the outside and didn't come here willingly?

If one person accidentally tilts it? It will cause catastrophic events.

However if someone intentionally breaks it? It will be unimaginable!

And if someone maliciously decides to control it?

Gu Dong heart went inexplicably calm and his gaze towards the girl became complicated. His fear of the girl lessened considerably and his vigilance towards the girl increased.

"Gu you are not giving me any face! Am warning you now back down or else!" Ian shouted angrily and stood up ready to take action.

"Yes" Gu Dong replied"the case is absolved and no further discussion of it should be heard neither should this meeting"

Murmurs off agreement sounded, the still hypnotized chiefs elated and proud, the clear ones confused.

It seems too easy right?

Ian turned his proud gaze to Winter as if saying' see he is intimidated by me'

Gu Dong didn't feel the usual disdainor disgust towards the action like before. Instead he monitored each micro expression on the girl's face.

'she is good'he admitted.

"I still hope miss Powers can consider my invitation. My manor is full of flowers that you young ladies love"

Winter shook her head, even if she isn't allergic to pollen she won't go. Who is blind enough to not notice the sly and disgusting gaze he has been casting on her in the room.

Little maid furrowed her brows also feeling it is too easy.

She is absentminded like this even after they exited the room.

She can feel the miss hypnotism didn't work on the first chief but why did he suddenly stop the case.

Is this another one of their malicious plan?!

She really need to teach them a lesson or two, luckily she is friends with some maids all over the kingdom and can easily get them to make a few mischief.

Winter smiled and the little maid expression.

Everyone believes she didn't hypnotize Gu Dong but what if she actually did?

She stood in front of the next room door.

"Announce" her voice icy and calm ordered the doorman.

The doorman immediately announced. He swallowed the lump in his throat once the lady entered. That young lady is really scary!

Winter walked into the room majestically, her cold and icy gaze fixed the the multitude of people in the room.

"Your highnesses"